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10 Artists You'd Be Surprised Have Never Won A Grammy

In honor of the Grammy Awards tonight, I present to you: 10 artists you'd be surprised have never won!


Which musician surprised you the most?


1. Snoop Dogg


Snoop has been nominated for 16 Grammys, getting his first nod in 1993.


Snoop Dog wearing a black hat in front of a rainbow background; photo by Mick Rock
Photo by Mick Rock, 2009

2. ABBA


It's hard to believe it took ABBA nearly 50 years to earn their first Grammy nomination for 'I Still Have Faith In You' in 2021. This year they are nominated for 4 awards including Best Album and Record. Fingers crossed they'll be off this list by tonight!


Black and white photo of ABBA by Barry Schultz
Photo by Barry Schultz, 1970s

3. The Beach Boys


Other than a lifetime achievement award, the Beach Boys remain Grammy-less. In fact, the last time they were nominated was in 1988 for their hit 'Kokomo'.


The Beach Boys in front of a blue wall photo by George Jerman
Photo by George Jerman

4. Diana Ross


Another artist with a lifetime achievement award, but no Grammy. Ross was even nominated practically every year from 1970-1982!


Black and white photo of black and white by Steve Joester
Photo by Steve Joester, 1976

5. Katy Perry


13 nominations, but no Grammy for Katy.


Katy Perry in a blue outfit in a yellow kitchen; Photo by Todd Selby
Photo by Todd Selby, 2008

6. Busta Rhymes


12 nominations, with his first in 1996 and most recent in 2011 where he lost to Kanye West in two categories.


Busta Rhymes in front of brick steps
Photo from https://hiphophero.com/the-unlikely-inspiration-behind-busta-rhymes-classic-this-means-war/

7. Nicki Minaj


Barbz we need to change this! Nicki has lost to Bon Iver, come on now....



8. Tupac


With 5 nominations and 1 posthumous nomination, Tupac lost to Coolio, Naughty by Nature, and Eminem.


Tupac in a backwards black baseball cap; black and white photo by Jeffery Newbury
Photo by Jeffery Newbury

9. Jimi Hendrix


A moment of silence for the complete disrespect. He only had 1 nomination. 1! For his rendition of 'The Star Spangled Banner' in 1970. He was honored with a lifetime achievement award in 1992.


Jimi Hendrix smoking; black and white photo by Gered Mankowitz
Photo by Gered Mankowitz, 1967

10. And finally...Queen


Only 4 nominations for Queen and 0 wins.


Photo by Mick Rock

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